Atanimatang v Tebeia [1998] KIHC 9; HCLA 029.97 (6 February 1998)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI
(BEFORE THE HON R LUSSICK C.J.)

HCLA 29/97

BETWEEN:

ATANIMATANG TEAROUA
Appellant

AND:

RINEIETA TEBEIA WITH
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Respondents

Mr B Berina for Appellant
Mr T Teiwaki for Respondents

Date of Hearing: 6 February 1998

JUDGMENT

The respondents concede the appeal. Accordingly the appeal is allowed and the decision of the Single Magistrate's Court in the case No. 734/96 is set aside. The case is remitted to the South Tarawa Magistrates' Court (Lands) for re-trial.

THE HON R B LUSSICK
Chief Justice
(06/02/98)

TEKAIE TENANORA
Magistrate
(06/02/98)

BETERO KAITANGARE
Magistrate
(06/02/98)